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The importance of ERβ signalling in the ovary
17 Dec 2009
Abstract excerpt
This review examines the evidence for a central role of oestrogen receptor beta (ERbeta or ESR2 as listed in the MGI Database) in folliculogenesis and hence reproductive biology. Knockout mouse models have been a valuable resource in this respect. The ERbeta-null mouse exhibits a granulosa cell phenotype associated with the partial arrest of folliculogenesis and ovulatory dysfunction. Phyto-oestrogens such as...
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